Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Brian James Tipper is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.15m (4ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 485kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 485kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 1.15m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 38cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.22m (Q6b) |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams Q Range. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.15m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 38cm (1ft) wider inside
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Q Range if...
- you want one that is 485kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Brian James Tipper is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.15m (4ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 485kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams Q Range on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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